Dyani White Hawk

Sičáŋǧu Lakota (Rosebud) · artists

Dyani White Hawk (born 1976) is a Sičáŋǧu Lakota artist enrolled in the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her work bridges minimalist abstraction with traditional Lakota beadwork and quillwork patterns, creating stunning large-scale paintings and textile works that honor Indigenous women's artistic traditions. White Hawk's paintings have been exhibited at the Whitney Biennial, the Walker Art Center, the Denver Art Museum, and the Smithsonian. She is a recipient of the Joan Mitchell Foundation grant and a McKnight Fellowship. Her piece "Quiet Strength" and her "Take Up Space" series are landmark works in contemporary Native art. White Hawk is also an educator who mentors emerging Indigenous artists across the country.